Jack Wallace had a hat trick in sled hockey at the 2026 Winter Paralympics, scoring three goals to lead the United States to a 6-2 gold medal victory over Canada. The two teams played in front of a packed Santa Giulia Hockey Arena in Milan on Sunday.
The 27-year-old Wallace opened the scoring for the United States in the first period, firing a shot from the left circle past Canadian goalkeeper Corbin Watson.
Canada responded early in the second period with a power-play goal from Liam Hickey. Tyler McGregor worked the back of the net and found Hickey’s center pass, and Hickey beat U.S. goaltender Griffin LaMarre on the glove side.
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This is the first time the U.S. team has lost its lead in the 2026 World Cup.
Hickey scored two goals and added another in the third period.
The American team scored twice in 3 minutes and 30 seconds before the end of the second quarter. Kayden Beasley put the U.S. back on top 2-1, with Wallace following suit to give the U.S. a two-goal lead.
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After winning the gold medal, USA Hockey also completed an Olympic hat trick in Milan Cortina, with all three wins coming against Canada. The women’s ice hockey team won the gold medal with a score of 2-1 on Megan Keller’s overtime goal. The men’s team also won the gold medal 2-1 on a Jack Hughes goal in overtime.
